USEFUL AUTO TIPS
• Economy
Don’t pay for idle time: preserve your precious Gas.
With the price of gas continuing to soar, motorists can save money by driving smarter. And part of driving smarter means idling your car only for as long as necessary.
Maintaining Your Present Vehicle May Make Financial Sense.
Although you may want to get rid of your present vehicle in favour of a new car, taking better care of your current set of wheels may make much more sense in the long run... helping you achieve a goal of financial freedom.
Wasted Gas?
Loose gas caps are among many reasons for wasted fuel.
Keeping your Leased Car or Buying an Off-Lease?
Check it Out! An off-lease vehicle can be a good deal if you know what you're getting into.
The Road to a Long-Lasting Automobile.
Auto technicians say the key to keeping vehicles running well today and down the road, is routine maintenance.
Stress Management Works for Holidays and Automobiles.
Take care of your car’s seasonal services immediately and make plans to get ahead of the game next year. An early visit to your repair facility provides the opportunity to budget for unanticipated repairs.
• Mechanical
Battery:
We’ve all heard it: that tell tale reh-reh-reh-reh-reh sound of a cold engine struggling to start on an equally cold winter’s morning. That ominous sound may mean that your battery hasn’t enough power.
Are Dirty Cabin Filters Preventing you from Breathing Easily in your Car?
During the hot summer months, contaminant's, such as pollen, dust, mold spores and smog, can easily enter a vehicle's passenger compartment through the air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems, making the air in the car six times dirtier than the air outside.
Problem: An Engine “Totaled,” Solution: A Remanufactured Engine
Ignoring warning lights can lead to ruining an engine. But don't be too quick to get rid of an otherwise good vehicle because the engine is shot. Replacing it could make more sense.
Hot Weather - the True Culprit Behind Car-Battery Trouble
Summer is the season for major car-battery problems. Heat, not cold, shortens battery life.
Cold Facts About A/C Refrigerant
How did we ever get along without air conditioning in our cars? It's a feature we take for granted until, suddenly, it's blowing hot air. Get it serviced regularly.
• Safety
How’s your tire depth?
The simplest way to check tire depth is with a penny. Insert the penny into the grooves of the tread. If you are able to see all of the Queen’s head, the tire needs replacement.
It’s raining, it’s pouring: are your wipers snoring?
Getting caught on the road in a torrential summer downpour is unnerving at the best of times. But when your windshield wipers are not cleaning a clear path to see, it can be downright dangerous. Why put up with worn wipers when they're so easy to replace.
Contaminated Brake Fluid
Most motorists don't realize that contaminated brake fluid creates a dangerous situation. System should be flushed and fluid changed periodically as a safety measure.
To discuss any of these tips in further detail, contact Markham Auto Repair and we'll be glad talk to you about them.
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• Economy
Don’t pay for idle time: preserve your precious Gas.
With the price of gas continuing to soar, motorists can save money by driving smarter. And part of driving smarter means idling your car only for as long as necessary.
Maintaining Your Present Vehicle May Make Financial Sense.
Although you may want to get rid of your present vehicle in favour of a new car, taking better care of your current set of wheels may make much more sense in the long run... helping you achieve a goal of financial freedom.
Wasted Gas?
Loose gas caps are among many reasons for wasted fuel.
Keeping your Leased Car or Buying an Off-Lease?
Check it Out! An off-lease vehicle can be a good deal if you know what you're getting into.
The Road to a Long-Lasting Automobile.
Auto technicians say the key to keeping vehicles running well today and down the road, is routine maintenance.
Stress Management Works for Holidays and Automobiles.
Take care of your car’s seasonal services immediately and make plans to get ahead of the game next year. An early visit to your repair facility provides the opportunity to budget for unanticipated repairs.
• Mechanical
Battery:
We’ve all heard it: that tell tale reh-reh-reh-reh-reh sound of a cold engine struggling to start on an equally cold winter’s morning. That ominous sound may mean that your battery hasn’t enough power.
Are Dirty Cabin Filters Preventing you from Breathing Easily in your Car?
During the hot summer months, contaminant's, such as pollen, dust, mold spores and smog, can easily enter a vehicle's passenger compartment through the air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems, making the air in the car six times dirtier than the air outside.
Problem: An Engine “Totaled,” Solution: A Remanufactured Engine
Ignoring warning lights can lead to ruining an engine. But don't be too quick to get rid of an otherwise good vehicle because the engine is shot. Replacing it could make more sense.
Hot Weather - the True Culprit Behind Car-Battery Trouble
Summer is the season for major car-battery problems. Heat, not cold, shortens battery life.
Cold Facts About A/C Refrigerant
How did we ever get along without air conditioning in our cars? It's a feature we take for granted until, suddenly, it's blowing hot air. Get it serviced regularly.
• Safety
How’s your tire depth?
The simplest way to check tire depth is with a penny. Insert the penny into the grooves of the tread. If you are able to see all of the Queen’s head, the tire needs replacement.
It’s raining, it’s pouring: are your wipers snoring?
Getting caught on the road in a torrential summer downpour is unnerving at the best of times. But when your windshield wipers are not cleaning a clear path to see, it can be downright dangerous. Why put up with worn wipers when they're so easy to replace.
Contaminated Brake Fluid
Most motorists don't realize that contaminated brake fluid creates a dangerous situation. System should be flushed and fluid changed periodically as a safety measure.
To discuss any of these tips in further detail, contact Markham Auto Repair and we'll be glad talk to you about them.
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